Greek vocabulary · Beginner
How do you say "key" in Greek?
το κλειδί
to kleidi
In Greek, "key" is το κλειδί (to kleidi).
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Pronunciation
Pronounce this as "to kleidi", and it's short enough that you can say it in one even breath, the "to" at the start flags it as neuter, and it blends straight into the next syllable.
Grammar notes
το κλειδί is neuter. Its plural is κλειδιά.
Example sentence
Γύρισε το κλειδί στην κλειδαριά.
Gyrise to kleidi stin kleidaria.
She turned the key in the lock.
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How to remember το κλειδί
Picture the key: the romaji "to kleidi" sounds a bit like "kleidi" said slowly, which helps it stick.
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Questions about το κλειδί
How do you pronounce το κλειδί?
Pronounce this as "to kleidi", and it's short enough that you can say it in one even breath, the "to" at the start flags it as neuter, and it blends straight into the next syllable.
Is το κλειδί masculine or feminine?
το κλειδί is neuter. το κλειδί is neuter. Its plural is κλειδιά.
How is το κλειδί used in Greek?
το κλειδί is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Γύρισε το κλειδί στην κλειδαριά. (She turned the key in the lock.).
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